Dictionary Check: surcharge

"surcharge" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

noun

an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)

verb

charge an extra fee, as for a special service

verb

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

verb

fill to capacity with people

Example: "The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards"
verb

print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

verb

fill to an excessive degree

Example: "The air was surcharged with tension"

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